cell elongation
[/sel ɪˌlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounpl: cell elongations
alongamento celular
1. The process by which a cell increases in length or extends its shape, typically through the uptake of water and expansion of the cell wall in plants, or cytoplasmic growth in animal cells
Cell elongation in plant roots is driven by water uptake and cell wall extensibility.
O alongamento celular em raízes de plantas é impulsionado pela absorção de água e extensibilidade da parede celular.
2. A biological process where cells become longer and thinner as part of growth, development, or response to environmental stimuli
During the growth phase, cell elongation contributes significantly to the increase in plant height.
Durante a fase de crescimento, o alongamento celular contribui significativamente para o aumento da altura da planta.
This is primarily a scientific and technical term used in biology, botany, and cell biology. It is commonly found in academic research papers, textbooks, and laboratory settings in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is language-neutral in scientific contexts and is understood uniformly across Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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